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RSS questions US defence of Ford Foundation, Greepeace

RSS questions US defence of Ford Foundation, Greepeace

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Charging NGOs like Greenpeace with violating Indian laws, the RSS on Sunday called US as "the global police of democracy" and questioned its defence of the two organisations.

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Puri said ITC will focus on health and wellness products within the FMCG vertical. He also said the company will attempt to reinforce the existing categories in the FMCG segment.

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Why politicians are keeping away from CAA protests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Why are the protesters still on their own and why are political parties abstaining from joining this mass movement? Aakar Patel explains.

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The G20 chair has suggested three areas for the talks in Argentina - the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future, areas where India has a lot at stake.

Odisha: MP, former MLAs held in ponzi scam

Odisha: MP, former MLAs held in ponzi scam

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The CBI has been probing the activities of 44 ponzi companies in the state which allegedly duped thousands of investors of their hard earned deposits.

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

Gold, silver prices rise on seasonal demand

Gold, silver prices rise on seasonal demand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Silver also recorded a significant rise of Rs 960 to Rs 39,250 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Uncertainty looms large at the Delhi Stock Exchange, what next?

Uncertainty looms large at the Delhi Stock Exchange, what next?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Delhi Stock Exchange's (DSE) struggle to end its life without hurting the diverse interests of its multiple stakeholders will continue into another year.

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Mutual funds, bonds, PPFs, equity and real estate are some options which offer varying rates of return.

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Why Fortis Healthcare has a bevy of suitors

Rediff.com1 May 2018

With over 45 healthcare facilities and over 300 vibrant diagnostic centres, Fortis is India's second-largest hospital chain -- next only to Apollo, which has 64 hospitals with 10,000 beds. Therefore, any international or domestic hospital chain that buys Fortis will simply catapult to the numero uno position.

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

It will be difficult to fill Hamid Ansari's shoes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'It is to be fervently hoped that a person as rational and brilliant as Hamid Ansari will not be allowed to wilt and simply wither away.'

Will Ami Bera win a historic third term?

Will Ami Bera win a historic third term?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The only Indian-American in Congress won the election in 2012 and re-election in 2014 by wafer-thin margins. His race this year is officially a 'close contest'.

Why people stand behind rapists

Why people stand behind rapists

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'What if this was my child?' 'My 3 year old, my 8 year old, my 17 year old?' Would I be insular, silent?' 'Would I protect those who I so actively protect now?' asks Preeti D'Mello.

Sebi clamps down RoseValley's 'holiday' investment scheme

Sebi clamps down RoseValley's 'holiday' investment scheme

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

In a fresh ponzi clampdown, Sebi on Wednesday barred Kolkata-based Rose Valley group from raising public money in the name of 'holiday membership' scheme, through which it is estimated to have garnered over Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) without necessary regulatory approvals.

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

CBI quizzes top Kingfisher, UB officials for the 2nd day

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

While Raghunathan is a named accused in the CBI's case registered in October last year, Nedungadi had resigned recently from the post of CFO of the UB group.

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The Aadhaar-enabled payment system, or AEPS, allows consumers who don't have smartphones or debit cards to perform basic banking transactions like cash deposit, cash withdrawal, intrabank or interbank fund transfer, balance enquiry and obtaining a mini statement through biometric authentication at micro-ATMs.

Gold at fresh 10-month low on stockists selling

Gold at fresh 10-month low on stockists selling

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Marketmen said the persistent fall in gold prices to increased selling by selling after the Reserve Bank eased curbs on import of the yellow metal, allowing select trading houses, in addition to already permitted banks, to procure the precious metal to boost exports.

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Written on the occasion of Rosh Hashana (Jewish new year) on September 1, 1939, the letter also marked the beginning of the World War II when Germany invaded Poland, setting the stage for the despicable atrocities of the Holocaust.

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

India's Dilemma in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Both Mahinda Rajapaksa and Modi have learnt from their past mistakes. Modi has understood that Rajapaksa is a 'forever politician' that India has to live with, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is replacing the Planning Commission justified?

Is replacing the Planning Commission justified?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The need for co-ordinated policy between Centre and states was likewise foreseen and assigned.

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

How Ronnie Screwvala is using Rs 2,000 cr from the Disney deal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

He started a fund with Rs 800 crore and made several investments.

Shadowfax: The Uber for delivery boys

Shadowfax: The Uber for delivery boys

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The hyperlocal logistics company hires delivery boys to work for a diverse set of clients like Amazon, Bigbasket, Swiggy and McDonald's. Apurva Venkat finds out why clients and investors love it.

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

JNU fees hike: Why the students are so angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once our voices are crushed, they can bring in an agenda of privatisation.'

Why one of India's lethal submarines lay in a yard for a decade

Why one of India's lethal submarines lay in a yard for a decade

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Government auditor, the Comptroller and Auditor General has slammed the Navy, defence ministry and a state-run shipyard for the protracted delay in carrying out refit of submarine INS Sindhukirti because of which the force was unable to operate one of their lethal platforms since June 2004.

Moody's outlook upgrade significant, need to do more: Jaitley

Moody's outlook upgrade significant, need to do more: Jaitley

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Moody's said it reflects India's weaker performance on fiscal.

Girl power meets Wall Street bull

Girl power meets Wall Street bull

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A statue of a defiant little girl was placed in front of Wall Street's Charging Bull to challenge the 'traditionally male environment' of the industry, on International Women's Day.

Why teachers fear and resent govt's new diktat

Why teachers fear and resent govt's new diktat

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Teachers across universities are questioning the "thoughtlessness, rushed manner and opacity" of the process in which the UGC announced the introduction of the choice-based credit system across universities in the country.

3 Budget policies that can revive growth

3 Budget policies that can revive growth

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The economy hasn't gathered even half the traction that some of us assumed it would just a year back.

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The real estate Bill will stamp out illegal practices prevalent in the industry.

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.

Gold prices decline to over 3-year low on global cues

Gold prices decline to over 3-year low on global cues

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Bullion traders said a weakening trend in global markets, as the dollar's strength eroded demand, mainly put pressure on the precious metal.

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

United Spirits wants to align its resources to meet its goals of becoming a trusted and respected consumer goods company.

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Indian podcasts have something for everyone

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

For podcasters -- those who create podcasts -- the medium's appeal also owes to the fact that its content remains unregulated. Uncomfortable conversations, taboo subjects, stigmatised issues, are all encouraged.

How PeriFerry is changing transgenders lives

How PeriFerry is changing transgenders lives

Rediff.com14 May 2018

A 22 year old's social enterprise serves as a bridge between transgenders and companies that want to hire them

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'In their over-enthusiasm to clean up the system, both the banks and the regulator should not forget that the key to the insolvency law is revival of companies -- recovery of bank dues is an offshoot of that,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Gold extends losses, down Rs 120 on global cues, weak demand

Gold extends losses, down Rs 120 on global cues, weak demand

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Silver also dropped for the fifth straight day and declined further by Rs 375 to Rs 39,250 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

Gold dips below Rs 28K on weak global cues

Gold dips below Rs 28K on weak global cues

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Sentiments remained bearish as gold and silver tumbled to the lowest since June in global markets as US manufacturing in August expanded at the fastest pace in three years, bolstering prospects for the economy and dampening demand for the metal, traders said.